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Coffeewerk + Press

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Coffeewerk and Press on Quay Street Galway is among the world's best cafes, pairing specialty coffee from rotating roasters with design objects.

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Dela

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Dela on Lower Dominick Street Galway runs a seven-day brunch service from 09:30 with farm-to-table plates, natural wines and specialty coffee.

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Mocha Beans Cross Street

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Mocha Beans on Cross Street Lower is a Galway-roasted specialty coffee bar serving the in-house blend that has anchored the family roastery since 1997.

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Urban Grind

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Urban Grind on William Street West is a Galway locals-favourite cafe with a small patio, vegan and vegetarian options and good coffee at student prices.

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Re Coffee and Design

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Re Coffee and Design in Salthill Galway serves Bell Lane direct-trade beans alongside design objects in a calm room before the promenade walk.

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Plamas

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Plamas on Upper Dominick Street Galway is a compact Westend cafe serving Geometry Coffee Roasters house blend alongside simple breakfast and lunch plates.

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Cutthroat Coffee

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Cutthroat Coffee in the Cornstore off Cross Street Lower is a Galway specialty bar running espresso and pour-over from rotating roasters in the Latin Quarter.

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Gourmet Tart Co

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Gourmet Tart Co across six Galway locations is the most-visited patisserie cafe in the city, open from 07:00 with French-style tarts and pastries.

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An Tobar Nua

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An Tobar Nua on Lower Dominick Street is a busy Westend Galway cafe serving soups, salads, bagels and homemade desserts at prices that suit locals.

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Espresso 44

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Espresso 44 on William Street is a popular Galway coffee stop with multiple city-centre locations, known for reliable espresso and a simple breakfast.

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Blackrock Cottage

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Blackrock Cottage beside the Salthill Diving Tower in Galway is a cafe-restaurant with specialty coffee, light bites and chowder overlooking Galway Bay.

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Lighthouse Cafe

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Lighthouse Cafe reopened at 8 Upper Abbeygate Street in June 2026 under new management, an all-day room for breakfasts, lunches and baked goods.

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Mr Waffle

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Mr Waffle on Newcastle Road is a Galway family-friendly cafe specialising in sweet and savoury waffles and crepes alongside a full breakfast and lunch menu.

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Greens and Co

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Greens and Co is Galway's highest-rated vegan cafe according to HappyCow, with a kitchen that takes plant-based food seriously and a devoted local following.

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Kai Restaurant Cafe

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Kai Restaurant Cafe's walk-in lunch in Galway from Tuesday to Saturday is the most accessible way to experience Jess Murphy's Michelin Green Star kitchen.

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Top Shelf Coffee Bar

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Top Shelf Coffee Bar on Fairgreen Road is a Galway specialty coffee spot near the market area, with well-executed espresso drinks and a loyal morning crowd.

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